Senior Software Security Engineer

Anthropic is seeking a Senior Software Security Engineer to join their mission of creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. As part of the Security Engineering team, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding AI systems and maintaining user trust. The position offers an opportunity to work on critical security infrastructure and build secure development practices in a rapidly growing AI research organization.

The role involves implementing security measures for large-scale AI clusters, designing secure workflows, and working with cloud security architecture. You'll be responsible for mentoring other engineers and contributing to the growth of the Security team. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of software engineering experience, strong Python skills, and expertise in cloud security services.

Anthropic operates as a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco, with this position based in London. They offer competitive compensation (£240,000 - £255,000), comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment. The company values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Working at Anthropic means joining a cohesive team focused on high-impact AI research, treating it as an empirical science similar to physics and biology. The company emphasizes collaboration, communication, and the pursuit of steerable, trustworthy AI systems. They require 25% in-office presence and offer visa sponsorship for qualified candidates.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional passionate about AI safety and alignment, offering the chance to work on cutting-edge technology while ensuring its responsible development and deployment.